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Client Accountant - Top 40 firm
North London
£40,000 to £45,000 + Excellent Benefits

Butler Rose Public Practice are delighted to be working with a highly respected Top 40 accountancy firm with superb offices based in North London in the recruitment of a Client Accountant to complement their existing Business Services team.

The successful candidate will support the delivery of accounting and business advisory services, developing their professional and technical expertise through both structured training and practical experience.

Role Requirements -
Prepare year-end financial statements and supporting working papers for manager/partner review.
Manage workload to meet deadlines and maintain high standards of accuracy.
Build and maintain strong client relationships.
Contribute to business development and team performance.
Monitor project timelines and deliver work within agreed parameters.
Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency and reduce review points.

Person Requirements -
AAT qualified or part / fully qualified ACCA or ACA with at least 3 years' experience working for a reputable UK based accounting firm in the capacity of Client/Senior Accountant or Semi-Senior Accountant.
Strong team player with excellent communication skills.
Confident accounting software user with a willingness to expand technical skills.
Proactive, organised, and able to manage multiple priorities.

This position represents an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious accounting professional to take their career to the next level working for a firm of choice.

This role is advertised and being recruited for by Doug Greer, Butler Rose [email protected]

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Commercial Procurement Manager - Field/Home Based | Up to £55,000 + Car Allowance + Benefits

Location: Field/Home Based (with occasional Head Office attendance)
Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum
Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent
Industry: Hospitality / Leisure / FMCG

Are you a strategic, commercially minded professional with a passion for driving supplier performance and delivering value across operations? Butler Rose are currently recruiting for an experienced Commercial Procurement Manager to join a dynamic and growing organisation within the hospitality and retail sector.

This is a field-based position with regular travel to suppliers, operational sites, and occasional visits to Head Office for key meetings.

Key Responsibilities:

Procurement & Supplier Management
Lead the planning, negotiation, and management of key supply contracts across the business (excluding drinks supply), ensuring efficient, cost-effective, and high-quality service delivery.Project Leadership
Take ownership of cross-functional commercial projects and initiatives, collaborating with key stakeholders and leading from the front.Logistics Oversight
Oversee delivery performance and ensure robust logistics operations across the supply chain.Service Optimisation
Monitor service contracts and use data to improve service delivery and return on investment-particularly around field operations and specialist services.Team Leadership
Manage and develop a team of Commercial Executives, ensuring delivery of department objectives and maintaining high performance.Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with internal departments including Operations, Finance, and Central Support to align commercial strategies with business needs.Licensee Support
Drive initiatives that enhance support for the company's partner sites, helping them to operate efficiently and profitably.Fleet Management
Oversee the company car fleet in collaboration with the wider Commercial team.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

Proven experience in a Commercial or Procurement Manager roleStrong leadership skills, with previous line management experienceStrategic thinker with strong analytical and negotiation abilitiesExcellent stakeholder management and influencing skillsHighly organised, proactive, and capable of working autonomouslyProficient in MS Office toolsFull UK driving licence (essential)

Working Relationships:

Internal
Collaboration with Operations, Finance, and Commercial teams.

External
Suppliers, logistics partners, and sector-specific service providers.

Travel & Working Arrangements:

This role is field-based and will require regular travel across the UK to attend meetings with suppliers, field-based teams, and support business operations. Occasional Head Office visits will also be necessary.

Interested in driving commercial success within a dynamic and evolving business? Apply today to learn more.

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Senior Accountant - Growing Independent Firm of Accountants
Milton Keynes
£45,000 to £65,000

Butler Rose Public Practice is delighted to be supporting our client, a well-established and forward-thinking firm of Chartered Accountants based in Milton Keynes, in their search for an experienced Senior Accountant to join their dynamic and growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Senior Accountant looking to take greater ownership of their client portfolio while playing a key role in supporting and developing junior team members. You'll be joining a collaborative, forward-thinking practice where technical excellence, training, and professional growth are central to their culture.

Key Responsibilities:

Preparing accounts for a variety of clients including limited companies, sole traders, partnerships, and charitiesPreparing monthly and quarterly management accountsCompleting personal tax returns accurately and on timeOverseeing workflow, managing deadlines, and planning work efficientlyConducting client review meetings and providing sound, practical adviceSupporting and mentoring junior team members, helping them to develop their technical skills and confidence

Key Requirements:

ACA / ACCA qualified is desirable or nearly qualified, or qualified by experienceProven background in an accountancy practice with strong experience in client relationship managementDemonstrable experience in a Senior Accountant or Client Manager roleExperience using CCH and Xero is desirableExcellent communication, leadership, and organisational skillsA proactive, professional approach with the confidence to manage multiple priorities and mentor others effectively

Why Join This Firm?

Competitive salary (dependent on experience) with bonus opportunitiesFlexible and hybrid working arrangementsSupportive, people-focused culture that values learning and developmentGenuine progression opportunities within a respected and growing firmExposure to a varied and interesting client base across multiple sectors

Interested?

If this sounds like the next step in your career, get in touch with Demetria Petropoulos to find out more - 016 1388 5710/d . petropoulos @ butlerrose . com

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Company Overview:

Butler Rose is currently representing a leading manufacturer in the Plymouth area who have a current requirement for a Supplier Quality Engineer.

Job Summary:

As a Supplier Quality Engineer, you will play a vital role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our client's products by leading and managing a small team. You will be responsible for overseeing the approval and setup of new parts through the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP). Additionally, you will collaborate with procurement to select new suppliers, conduct supplier audits, track supplier performance, and support supplier development. Your expertise in material compliance and your ability to manage parts rejection and customer complaints will be essential to business success. You will also be involved in problem-solving activities aimed at improving overall quality.

Responsibilities:

Approve and set up new parts via the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), ensuring compliance with quality standards.Collaborate with purchasing to assess and approve new suppliers, considering their quality capabilities.Conduct regular audits of suppliers to ensure adherence to expected quality standards.Track and measure supplier performance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.Facilitate supplier development initiatives, working closely with suppliers to enhance their quality capabilities.Ensure material compliance by verifying that the content of materials meets legal and customer requirements (e.g., RoHS).Manage the parts rejection process, coordinating with suppliers to resolve quality issues promptly.Handle customer complaints related to purchased parts, investigating root causes and implementing corrective actions.Utilise problem-solving methodologies to identify and address quality issues, driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications and Skills:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.Proven experience in a Supplier Quality Engineering roleStrong knowledge of quality management systems, standards, and tools.Familiarity with the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and its application.Experience conducting supplier audits and evaluating supplier capabilities.Proficiency in material compliance regulations and standards, such as RoHS.Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with a data-driven approach.

Package:

Salary up to £45,000 + monthly bonusHealthcare Enhanced leave entitlementLife insuranceFurther career development opportunities

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Assistant Accountant
Location: Plymouth
Salary: Competitive
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Assistant Accountant to join the finance team of a large and highly successful business at their Head Office in Plymouth. This role will see you take responsibility for several cost centres - ensuring all expenditure is accurately recorded and reported in a timely manner.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong organisational skills, great attention to detail, and a passion for financial accuracy to join a well-established organisation with a supportive and collaborative working culture.

Key Responsibilities

Take ownership of a selection of cost centres and balance sheet codes

Post and evidence monthly accruals, prepayments and other journals as required

Analyse costs versus budgets and communicate key variances to the Finance Manager team

Process company expenses and credit card expenditure

Code expenditure invoices via the data capture system, ensuring payment deadlines are met

Conduct aged creditor reviews and supplier statement reconciliations

Support budgeting and reforecasting activities

Play a key role in meeting month-end and year-end deadlines

Undertake ad-hoc finance tasks as required

Skills & Requirements

Financial qualification (AAT or equivalent) preferred

Previous experience within a similar finance or accounts role

Excellent communication and analytical skills

Strong organisational abilities and attention to detail

Confident IT user with intermediate to advanced Excel skills

Benefits

Pension scheme

Long service awards

Employee discount

Cycle to work scheme

If you're a motivated finance professional looking for your next step within a thriving business, we'd love to hear from you.

Please apply or contact Matt Jones on [email protected] for more info.

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Accounts Assistant
Location: Plymouth
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role
Butler Rose are delighted to be supporting our client in the recruitment of an Accounts Assistant to join their busy finance team. This varied position will see you play a key role in supporting both the Purchase Ledger and Credit Control functions, ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of financial operations.

You will assist with processing supplier invoices, managing payments, and reconciling accounts, whilst also taking responsibility for calculating rebates, raising sales invoices, and maintaining accurate debtor records. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within a supportive finance environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Purchase Ledger duties including processing supplier invoices and credit notes, matching, batching, and coding.

Ensuring all invoices are authorised in line with company policy.

Reconciling supplier statements and resolving any discrepancies.

Preparing payment runs and supporting monthly BACS processing.

Assisting with month-end reporting and accruals.

Calculating supplier turnover rebates and processing self-billing retros.

Raising property and commission sales invoices.

Proactively chasing aged debtors and resolving queries promptly.

Accurately allocating incoming receipts and maintaining clean ledgers.

Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc tasks as required.

About You:

Previous experience in a similar Accounts or Finance role is essential.

Solid understanding of both Purchase Ledger and Credit Control processes.

Confident user of Microsoft Excel and general finance systems.

Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Able to work well both independently and as part of a team.

AAT qualification (or currently studying) would be advantageous.

What's on Offer:
This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic and growing business offering long-term career progression, ongoing development, and a supportive team environment.

Interested?
If this sounds like the right move for you, please apply or contact Matt Jones at Butler Rose on [email protected] for more info.

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Interim Financial Controller / Year-End Accountant
Location: Milton Keynes (Hybrid - 2 days on-site)
Day Rate: c.£500 (Inside IR35)
Duration: Until March 2026

A leading international organisation with a global reach is seeking a technically strong and commercially minded qualified accountant to support its finance team through a busy year-end period.

This assignment offers the opportunity to work with a complex, multi-entity structure, collaborating with Big 4 auditors and senior leadership to deliver accurate, compliant financial reporting under IFRS.

Key responsibilities include:.

Supporting the delivery of the Annual Report, including preparation of financial briefings for senior stakeholders.Take ownership of the audit process by coordinating deliverables, maintaining well-prepared audit files, and ensuring all queries are addressed within agreed deadlines.Lead statutory and entity-level reporting activities, covering areas such as fixed assets, leases, and group consolidation to ensure full compliance.Preparing detailed financial statements and reports across multiple entities in line with IFRS and internal accounting policiesOversee sustainability reporting requirements, ensuring disclosures are accurate, aligned with reporting standards, and integrated into the wider financial statements.Partner with the Finance Director and senior stakeholders to provide clear financial analysis and practical recommendations that support business decisions.Offer guidance and oversight to junior colleagues, promoting high standards and consistency across all financial reporting outputs.

The ideal candidate will:

Be a qualified accountant (ACA, ICAS, CA or ACCA ) with at least 5 years' PQE.Have strong technical accounting and IFRS experience gained within a complex, multi-site or international environment.Have operated previously as a Financial Controller, Financial Reporting Manager, Group Accounting Manager or equivalent.Be confident working under pressure to deliver accurate results to tight deadlines.Be comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders and driving process improvements.

This is an excellent opportunity for an immediately available or available within two weeks qualified accountant to make a real impact within a global organisation during a key reporting cycle.

Please contact Anthony Tait on 07884 733705 or apply to this advert for further information.

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Management Accountant / Finance Manager

Full time, permanent

Salary £45,000 - £55,000 DOE

Office based - central Herts (A1 corridor)

Are you an experienced finance professional looking to take ownership of a hands-on role in a growing SME? Our client, a well-established and dynamic business, is seeking an ACCA/CIMA qualified (or finalist studier)to join their team as Finance Manager.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, a fast paced environment and the chance to make a real impact within a close-knit, commercially focused organisation. Please note this is not initially a role managing additional staff, so would suit well someone looking to make a step from Management Accountant to Finance Manager.

Working within this team of 4, and reporting directly to the Finance Director you will be responsible for the following duties:

Prepare Monthly Management Accounts and Year-End Accounts

Financial analysis and reporting - supporting the improvement of internal controls

Identifying areas for improvement of process and procedure

Maintain the Fixed Asset Register and depreciation schedules

Balance sheet reconciliations - stock, prepayments, and accruals

Post and review journals

Bank reconciliations

Manage and maintain lease agreements

Prepare cash flow forecasts and reports for the Finance Director

Manage invoice discounting and perform bank reconciliations in Sage

Carrying out review and analysis projects to identify cost-saving opportunities

Oversee credit control and manage customer relationships

Raise and reconcile invoices

Reconcile supplier accounts and prepare weekly/monthly payments

Manage the invoice approval process, ensuring accurate coding and compliance

Import payroll data files from the external bureau into Sage 50 Accounts

Perform year end payroll calculations at year end (holiday etc)

Who are we looking for:

You will be ideally ACCA or CIMA qualified and at a minimum a studying finalist

Have proven experience in an SME environment with hands-on, varied responsibility across the full finance function

Strong technical accounting knowledge and excellent Excel and Sage 50 skills

A proactive problem-solver who thrives on improving systems and controls

Confident communicator, able to work closely with senior management and external stakeholders

Applications can only be accepted by those who are happy to be predominantly office based, Mon-Fri - with the possibility of 1 day working from home following a qualifying period.

If you're looking for a role where you can make a real impact and grow with a successful SME, we'd love to hear from you! Please apply or contact Helen Hopley - Butler Rose (AGY) [email protected]

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Butler Rose is pleased to be supporting a well-established and growing automotive group with multiple sites in their search for an experienced Management Accountant.

About the Role:
Reporting into the Divisional Financial Controller, this is a crucial role responsible for producing accurate monthly management accounts and maintaining strong financial controls across several sites. You'll be integral in providing insightful financial reporting and ensuring operational teams are supported with timely and clear financial information.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare and deliver monthly management accounts and financial reports to tight deadlinesReconcile balance sheets and ensure compliance with accounting policiesOversee key month-end processes including accruals, prepayments, and stock reconciliationsWork closely with operational management to ensure awareness of financial performance and risksSupport with budgeting and forecasting processes across the divisionAssist in the preparation of year-end accounts and audit requirementsMaintain robust internal controls and ensure compliance with HMRC and company standards

What We're Looking For:

Proven experience in a similar role within the automotive retail sector is essentialAAT qualified or actively studying ACCA/CIMA (qualified by experience also considered)Strong Excel skillsExceptional attention to detail with the ability to manage deadlines and multitaskConfident communicator, comfortable engaging with both finance and non-finance stakeholdersFlexible and proactive approach to work in a dynamic, multi-site business

I f you're interested in this opportunity, please reach out to Ben Smith at Butler Rose via [email protected] or 07786 642722

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Butler Rose is pleased to be supporting a well-established and growing automotive group with multiple sites in their search for an experienced Management Accountant.

About the Role:
Reporting into the Divisional Financial Controller, this is a crucial role responsible for producing accurate monthly management accounts and maintaining strong financial controls across several sites. You'll be integral in providing insightful financial reporting and ensuring operational teams are supported with timely and clear financial information.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare and deliver monthly management accounts and financial reports to tight deadlinesReconcile balance sheets and ensure compliance with accounting policiesOversee key month-end processes including accruals, prepayments, and stock reconciliationsWork closely with operational management to ensure awareness of financial performance and risksSupport with budgeting and forecasting processes across the divisionAssist in the preparation of year-end accounts and audit requirementsMaintain robust internal controls and ensure compliance with HMRC and company standards

What We're Looking For:

Proven experience in a similar role within the automotive retail sector is essentialAAT qualified or actively studying ACCA/CIMA (qualified by experience also considered)Strong Excel skillsExceptional attention to detail with the ability to manage deadlines and multitaskConfident communicator, comfortable engaging with both finance and non-finance stakeholdersFlexible and proactive approach to work in a dynamic, multi-site business

I f you're interested in this opportunity, please reach out to Ben Smith at Butler Rose via [email protected] or 07786 642722

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